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RTC3310A : Operate Specialised Machinery & Equipment
Course Description :
This competency standard covers the process of operating specialised machinery and equipment.
Specialised machinery and equipment, for the purposes of this unit of competency, refers to any machinery and equipment used in agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management work.
The focus in this unit is on Combine harvesters. The theory in this unit was developed based on John Deere machinery however it is easily adaptable to any other brand of machinery.
In this competency you will develop the skills to operate the machinery, recognise the hazards and environmental implications associated with operating, carry out pre-operational checks, adjust the machine to suit different crops, monitor the performance of the machine and record work in a log book.
You will also acquire the knowledge that supports these skills. These skills will be developed in line with organisational and industry guidelines.
To achieve competency in this unit participants must demonstrate that they can:
- prepare a machine for use
- operate in a safe and controlled manner
- identify safety and environmental hazards and limit their impact
- complete operational records, such as work/log books, as required